re CO 27 Days II A Christmas Vacation 28 1 Elmer Jackson receives first prize from Oscar Torkelson, circulation manager. Rosella Wiede_ man (right) received second prize, a desk pen; Evelyn Grimstad (left) received third prize and Eileen Mayberry (not on the picture) received a leather notebook as fourth prize. Mercedes England, girl's leader, receives Clock Tower campaign trophy from Oscar Torkel- son. Left to right are Elmer Herr, Delmer Holbrook, and Mr. Winton Bcaven, group leaders. rr Boys' Banquet December 13 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA VOL. XIX � UNION COLLEGE, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, NOVEMBER 24„ 1943 � NO. 7 Campaign Breaks All Records North Nall Girls Entertain at Open I-louse An annual affair at Union College, Open House in North Hall was staged Monday night, Novem- ber 22. Guests of the North Hall girls for the evening were the South Hall men, village students, and fa- culty members. Thirty-four group leaders led groups on scheduled tours through the dormitory. Half the groups be- gan their tours from the recreation room in the basement and the other half from the lobby on first floor. The basement groups, as read by Valerie Ware, visited first floor, Several public rooms in the dormi- tory were also open for display. They were the browsing room, spread rooms, recreation room and prayer room. As the groups finished their tours in North Hall, they went to the Administration Building, 'where on third floor in front of the chapel, refreshments of pie a la mode and hot chocolate were served. The serving was done at a table decor- ated with an autumn motif. Evelyn Grimstad, mistress of cer- emonies, introduced the theme of Thanksgiving as it was to be por- trayed in the program of the evening. She then announced the numbers that were to follow throughout the program. An all-girl orchestra of thirteen members, under the direction of Carmen Schlotthauer, played two numbers "Poem" by Fibich, and "With Thankful Hearts," by Franck. Under the direction of Sue Rus- sel, the girls of North Hall present- ed the skit, "Thanksgiving at Brin- ton Boarding school." The setting was a parlor in the Brinton School. In the first scene several girls were bemoaning the fact that they were unable to go home for the Thanks- giving holiday because their homes were so far from the school. Pres- ently Virginia Pate, the Irish Cook, appeared and told the girls about a poor Italian girl, Maria Morosini, played by Betty Jayne Glew, who was curious about the meaning of Thanksgiving. Laura James, as Geraldine, a leader among the girls, explained to Maria the meaning of being truly thankful at Thanksgiv- ing time in the second scene. (Turn to page 2) Clock Tower campaign trophy awarded this year to the North Hall girls. Previous holders are the South • Hall boys and the faculty. Morrison is Chapel Speaker Professor H. A. Morrison, secre- tary of the education department of the General Conference, spoke to the student chapel assembly November 19. He declared that every student should consider himself extremely fortunate to be in a Christian school in times like these. Consequently, each should strive to equal and even excel the accomplishments of former leaders in the denomination. "I would like to set each heart on fire with the privileges that are ours," he averred. "The greatest thing that a college can do is to form that deep conviction that drives him to greater achievement." That a person is in- stilled with a religious concept of life helps him to accomplish more than he otherwise would, Professor Mor- rison brought out. Signifying that he would like to push aside the curtain to get the vision of tomorrow, he repeated that each student should be urged and stirred by the opportunities to do more than others have done. Elder J. H. Roth Visits College Elder J. H. Roth, president of the Kansas Conference, based his sermon on Sabbath, November 20, on 1 John 1:7. As the speaker stated, the high- est aspiration of every Christian is the desire to be cleansed from sin. This can be accomplished only through the blood of Jesus Christ. He gave the following as prerequi- sites for a successful Christian life: a good footing, namely Christ Jesus; a true vision of the goal toward which one is striving; and the laying aside of all besetting sins. The speaker's closing words re- minded the congregation that "Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God's ideal foi His children." "Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all." These words found in 1 Tim. 4:15 were the foundation for Elder J. H. Roth's vesper sermon November 19. The text he summarized by the three words meditation, consecration and revelation. Enlarging upon those words he stated that meditation is the lost art of the 20th century—God looks favorably upon a meditating person; consecration is to give all to God without reserve for the accomplish- ment of His work; and revelation to Seventh-day Adventists should mean that the world can see Christ in them. He also spoke at the chapel hour on November 22. Friday, November 26 9:35 a. m. Chapel: L. H. Chris- tian 8:00 p. m. Vespers: L. H. Chris- tian Sabbath, November 27 11:00 a. m. Church : L. H. Chris- tian 4:30 p.m. M. V. 8:15 p. m. "Voice of Prophecy Monday, November 29 9:35 a. m. Chapel: L. H. Chris, tian Wednesday, December 1 9 :35 a. m. Clubs Meet Friday, December 3 9:35 a. m. Chapel: A. S well 8 :00 p. m. Vespers : A. S. Max- well Sabbath, December 4 8:15 p. m. Lyceum: Robert Friers Monday, December 6 9:35 a.m. Chapel: M. L. An- dreason Wednesday, December 8 9:35 a. m. Chapel: Pictures Wilbur Chapman, president and business manager of the Clock Tower. Lyceum Programs are Announced Plans for the remaining programs of the Union College lyceum course are now complete. On January 22 Henry Scott, a pianist and humorist, will present a program. Still a young man, Scott has progressed steadily and rapidly since his college days. He appeared in a successful concert at Town Hall, New York City, in 1941. Many universities and colleges throughout the country have received his programs enthusiastically. Union College's music department will feature a program including se- lections by the orchestra and the col- lege mixed chorus on April 22. The Rink String Quartet, players of chamber music whose freshness of interpretation has delighted many audiences, will appear for the last number of the lyceum series on May 6. Other programs will be presented by the adventurer lecturer Robert Friers, who will appear on December 4, and Edmund Giesbert, artist, who will give lecture demonstrations on life and painting on February 12. Individual prizes were given for the four students reporting the high- est number of subs. First prize went to Elmer Jackson who brought in 75' subs. He was presented with a glad- stone traveling bag. The second prize, a desk pen and holder, went to Rosella Wiedemann in reward for her 57 subs. Evelyn Grimstad, with 37, received a fluorescent desk lamp, and Eileen Mayberry, with 31, re- ceived a leather zipper notebook. Excitement ran at high tide among the student body and faculty who gathered in the chapel Sunday eve- ning at 7 o'clock, sitting in their re- spective groups to await the final re- sults of the campaign. During the time subs were being turned in, music was furnished by the pep band under the direction of Delmer Hol- brook, and final speeches were given by the leaders of the four groups: Mercedes England of North Hall, Delmer Holbrook of South Hall, El- mer Herr of the village, and Mr. Winton Beaven of the faculty. At the sound of the gong at ex- actly 7:30 the campaign closed and within a few minutes the outcomes were realized. Wilbur Chapman, president and business manager of the Clock Tower, revealed the win- ning side and presented the prizes; and Oscar Torkelson, circulation manager, announced the final figures. Mercedes England accepted the bronze cup presented to her by Wil- bur Chapman as the North Hall girls cheered wildly. Immediately the girls rose and poured forth their victory song led by Darleen Lenz. "It has been a wonderful cam- paign," were the words of President E. E. Cossentine as he commended the student body and congratulated all of the leaders for their work. Delmer and Mercedes suggested plans for an entertainment to be given in the near future for all those receiving 10 or more subscriptions. Total Nears 3,000 Subs Highest subscription goal ever set at Union College was reached and exceeded at the grand finale of the Clock Tower campaign Sunday, November 14. Eleven hundred of the total 2,650 subs were turned in by the North Hall girls who claimed the trophy as triumphant winners of the campaign. I J Delmer Holbrook demonstrates in a concrete way just how to produce peppy music Do something for Victory each day and . . Buy More War Bonds. n GEcs eminineare( SUITED. . . . No matter whether the "one and only' is in the army, navy, marines or a war in- dustry, you'll suit him to a "T" in any one of these wonder suits from MANGEL'S. Every kind . . . classic, rugged or dressy. front $16.98 up 2 CLOCK TOWER, NOVEMBER 24, 1943 Member Rssociated Collegiate Press CLOCK TOWER STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF !Proof Reader � Literary Adviser Editor in Chief � Delmer Holbrook, Joyce Erickson, Virgene Westermeyer, Olive Hart. Aisociate Editor Associate Editor Photographer � Feature Editor � Social Editor Campus Editor Makeup Editor � tRobert Nordling, Dr. I. F. Blue, Mrs. I. F. Blue. Typists: Grace Elliot, Merelyn Johnson, Charlene McNeil, Joyce Lyon Reporters: Betty Lou Williams, Wilbur Neff, Phyllis Follet, Marcus Payne, Contributors: Esther Minner, Carol Kvinge, Louise Wernick, June Nickle, � Virginia Pate '44 � Willard Christensen '44 � Laura Jaynes '45 � Edythe Mae Alexander '44 � George Falbisaner '44 � — � Walter Martin '47 � W. Fletcher Tarr '30 Mavis Beckner '44 William Taylor '44 Felix Lorenz '46 BUSINESS STAFF Vresident and Business Manager � Advertising Manager � Published bi-weekly during the school year and every month during the summer by Union College under the auspices of the faculty and students of Union College. Subscription rate: Mailed, one dollar per year; unmailed, seventy-five cents per year. Entered as second class matter at the post office at Lincoln, Nebraska, April 5, 1911, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1897. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of hostage provided in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized June 17, 1921. Let Freedom Ring Today the world is freedom conscious more than it has ever been before. Nothing is more vital to the happiness of the human race than a free world in which to live and work. For that evident fact, the flower, of our young manhood, is pouring out its very life blood. Because freedom has disappeared from the countries east of our own, want, fear, censorship of speech and destruction of religious liberty ;have been thrust upon them while in our land they are still unknown. Without a doubt the greatest thing for which we ought to be thankful at this particular season of the privilege of being able to worship in peace and without fear. The flag of our country symbolizes that freedom, and because of what it stands for, we ought to respect and cherish it as never before. We, above all people, ought to realize our fortunate circumstances, because. religious freedom concerns us in a vital way. Should we not then manifest the ardor of our thankfulness by an increased respect for our flag—that symbol which exemplifies the freedom we cherish? Should we not bare to the world the fact that our institution is thank- ful for the Four Freedoms? We have a flagpole which was erected for that very purpose years ago by one of the graduating classes. Do we dare annihilate their hopes and ideals for the generations that were to follow them by disregarding the gift they left to perpetuate those ideals? God, give us greater insight and a more poignant sense of gratitude! E. M. A. Religion and Life • • • The most noble characteristic in man is his religious concept. veil the non-Christian in the darkest of heathen lands has some concept of a power higher than himself to which he turns in difficulty or danger. Even highly-civilized men who disclaim any relationship to God do in times of calamity turn their faces heavenward for consolation and help. Mrs. White says of some among all nations, who are honest and looking for light and knowledge, "Although in the depths of heathen- ism, with no knowledge of the written law of God nor of His Son Jesus, they have revealed in manifold ways the working of a Divine Power on mind and character." PK, p. 376 IS the light that "lighteth every man that cometh into the world" Shining in our hearts and transforming the mind and character? What does our religion mean to us and those around us? If it does not mean anything to us personally, then it is not likely to be felt by our associ- ates. Religion enters into the intellectual life in a very definite way, but it is more than knowledge. It is emotional, but the emotions must be moved to act according to the Divine Pattern, thus bringing the intellect and emotions into conformity to life's highest objectives. These Objectives are not overly expressed in the law written on tables of stone by the finger of God, but they are written in our hearts and sum up our duty to God and to man. Let us make the most of our opportunities and privileges while in college by developing our God-given talents. Guest Editorial, I. F. Blue VaimIgibbleHabble —Shakespeare Dr. Jorgenson Jorgenson put this question to his General Chemistry class: "Where does steel wool come from?" "A hydraulic ram," answered an enthusiastic freshman. In one of Mr. Tarr's classes J. Byron Patrick suggested Julius Cae- sar as' the author of the "Commen- taries on the Gaelic Wars." Stu- dents! When were the Gaelic Wars fought and where? Roy Eckerman on Thanksgiving: "I am thankful that I have prospects of becoming a Senior." Virgene Westermeyer: "I washed my bed spread, so that I would have it ready for Open House." Bonnie Hohlier: "Where did you wash it—in the spread room?" Freshman answers on mid-term ex- aminations: Cheops was a one-eyed giant. Herodotus was a persecutor of the early Christians. About 11:15 last Friday evening, Miss Rees called on Alden Jenson and Robert Laue to remove an odor and a nuisance from between the two front doors of North Hall. Rob- ert and Alden are now known as the "Great Skunk Extractors." Mr. Device, manager of the furni- ture factory, says (quoting a girl) that the "girls are better workers than the boys." Some of the boys' favorite excuses for missing worship are the follow- ing: Reuben Widmer said that he very carefully set his alarm clock, fully expecting to arise at an early hour, but evidently a rat must have run across the button and pushed it down, as the alarm did not ring the next morning. One boy, when asked about his missing worship, denied it very forc- ibly saying: "I was there. I was up front offering prayer!" The poorest excuses for reasons are such as these: didn't hear the bell; just sleeping; or the alarm did not go off. OPEN HOUSE (Continued from Page 1 ) After listening to Geraldine's re- port of her visit with Maria, the girls plan and prepare Thanksgiv- ing baskets to take to the Morosini home. They are directed in their work by Mrs. Hunt, acting dean during the vacation, portrayed by June Nickel. In high spirits the girls recount their pleasant experi- ences at the IvIorosini home in the last scene. They realize how thank- ful they are for such things as pil- lows for tired heads, for food, and for American freedom. "Thanks Be to God" and "Out of the Dusk" were the two selections sung by a twelve-girl chorus under the direction of Evelyn Tarasenko. joy Hargrove entertained the guests with a humorus monologue entitled "Hunting an Apartment. The chairmen of the committees were the following: Virgene Wes- termeyer, decorating; Helen Bliss, foods; Gladys Brown, grouping; and Sue Russell, program. Pep Band Heightens C. T. Campaign Enthusiasm 1943 Clock Tower campaign pro- An outstanding feature of the � Tenor Sax—Olaf Hove, Dave Kil- Alto Sax—011ie Lorenz. grams was the music furnished by � Clarinets--Paul Joice, Billy Bob Delmer Holbrook's pep band. The Widner, George Falbisaner, Mel Un- band was organized last year and derhill. has progressed rapidly ever since. � Trumpets — Stanley Kirk, Bob Eight of the sixteen members are Compton, Delmer Holbrook. new to the band this year. Member interest is evidenced by the fact � Baritone—Kenneth Fletcher. that Mr. Holbrook has not been en- � Trombones — Bob Johnson, Larry riched by the ten-cent fee charged Leach. to members absent without excuse. Bass—Elmer Herr. PerSonnel of the hand is as fol- lows: � Drums—Bob Laue, Mike Loewen. outer Circulation Manager � Assistant Circulation Manager Secretary and Treasurer � Business Adviser � Wilbur Chapman '45 Vernon Koenig '45 Oscar Torkelson '44 � Evelyn Beebe '47 Valerie Ware '46 H. C. Hartman '21 ••:.;C.)1.% ••••• � *e..V.— � • • 4 � CLOCK TOWER, NOVEMBER 24, 1943 Voice of Religion Ministerial Seminar The Ministerial Band has been organized again this year under the sponsorship of Elder J. W. Rowland. The new leader, Ed Koenig, states that pro- grams to be presented will bene- fit not only the aspiring minis- ter, but any student who at- tends. Meetings are being held on Friday nights alternate with those of the Mission Band. The meetings start promptly at 7 p. m. and last until the vesper program begins. The aim of the band will be to present programs and con- duct discussions of doctrinal topics and other points which will be helpful in grasping the opportunities for service in the field and meeting the problems of everyday life in an under- standing way. Developing the proper mental attitude toward the ministry is probably one of the main points which it is hoped may be achieved. Guest speakers will seek to broaden the knowledge of the students in various aspects of minis- terial work. The first guest speaker was Elder D. E. Venden, pastor of the College View church. Students are cordially invited to visit this band and gain help- ful ideas for greater service for God and a better understanding of dealing with others. Inr-3 Missionary Volunteers Endeavoring this year, more than ever before to make the Missionary Volunteer society a working society, the officers and group leaders have planned an active program for the year. In addition to the group that visits the shut-ins each Sabbath afternoon, the sunshine band has eight divisions. These in- clude the making of scrapbooks for children in hospitals, writ- ing to men in the armed forces and telling stories to young chil- dren. The literature band, be- sides the regular mailing of lit- erature each week, is giving books to the Lincoln Air Base library and U. S. 0. centers. The society plans to broad- cast once a week if all the nec- essary arrangements can be made with a local radio station. This will give those participat- ing the opportunity to develop their speaking and singing tal- ents. 11:3 � 1'13 � 1'13 Religious Life The supervision of religious activities and general spiritual oversight of the college is the work of the Religious Life Com- mittee. Its membership in- cludes five faculty members and four students. Dr. Blue, Elder Rowland, Miss Rees, Dean Jar- nes, and Mr. Beaven represent the faculty. Ruth Wiltse, Esther Minner, Dale Aalborg, and Lawrence Rahn are student members. This group actively sponsored the week of prayer just con- cluded, and will help in the re- ligious activities, such as the Week of Sacrifice, the Irigailiering Cam- paign, and the spring week of prayer. J. W. Rowland, Instructor in Religion Elder J. W. Rowland joined the faculty of Union College in 1938 as instructor in religion and Biblical language. Before coming to Union, Elder Rowland spent 18 years in the Far East as a missionary and spent several years in the educational. work in the United States. In 1915 he was called to the Ma- layan Union as superintendent of the Singapore Mission. While working in this capacity he assisted in erection of Malayan Union Seminary and the Malayan Signs press building. He also filled the position of union treas- urer for a short period. In addition he was principal of the Malayan Union Seminary and taught several classes. After a furlough in 1927, he re- turned to pioneer the work in Borneo and continued there for five years. Elder Rowland then returned home and taught Bible at Auburn Academy until 1937 when he accept- ed a similar position in the Canadian Junior College. After a stay of one year in Can- ada, he joined the faculty of Union College. At present he is teaching three classes in the upper division and three in the lower division. These include courses in Bible Survey, Dan- iel and Revelation, and Field and Personal Evangelism. tr--2 Mission Band True to a custom begun in 1897, Union College has again formed a Mission Band. Its purpose is to stim- ulate interest in missions and thereby increase the number of missionaries to go into all the world and herald the gospel. Mrs. I. F. Blue is sponsor of the band this year. According to Julius Korgan, leader of the band, the meetings will be held on alternate Friday nights. General programs for the entire group will be held every other meeting. Four groups have been organized within the band to study the various mission fields. Ministerial Wife-Training A special course for present and prospective wives of ministerial stu- dents is being offered under the di- rection of Elder J. W. Rowland. The purpose of the class is to better pre- pare the wives of the ministerial stu- dents to solve the problems and un- dertake the responsibilities which they must meet when they with their husbands enter the work of saving souls. The study of the home was dis- cussed in the first class, and the next two will be devoted to the study of the minister's wife—her position and her responsibilities in the home and the church. Much time will be given to the discussion of Bible studies. Such subjects as the qualifications for giving Bible studies, the object of giving them, the general principles to be observed in giving them and the order of subjects to be presented will be covered. Five classes will be devoted to the actual giving of Bible studies. The class will meet every Wednes- day evening for an hour for approxi- mately 18 weeks. Twenty-three have registered to date. The South American study group is being conducted by June Nickle, assisted by Esther Minner and Wayne Ramsey. A study of the cus- toms and life in South America is to be made. Oliver Johnston, leader of the China group, plans to conduct sev- eral round-table discussions. Arthur Soper and Rosella Wiedemann are members of the program commit- tee, and Elder P. K. Simpson is ad- iser for the group. Needs of the islands of the South Pacific will be studied by Melvin Sample's group. His assistant is Byron Patrick. Milton Johnson will lead the Af- rica group in a study of mission life on that continent. Program commit- tee members are Ed Koenig, Ed Shafer, Mary Ann Johnson, Albert Weikum and Gladys Brown. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. II Tim. 2:15 Dr. I. F. Fishers of Men As part of their training for future life work embryo minis- ters at Union College are re- quired to obtain extensive—and intensive—practical experience. Thus advanced ministerial stu- dents studying field evangelism are now actively engaged in the work of conducting evangelistic meetings in near-by towns. These twenty-three young men are divided into seven groups of three and one group of two. The first to begin their work were Warren Lawrence, Rubin Widmer, and Ira Pound, who have secured the use of a suitable store building in Ash- land. Meetings are being held in Seward by another group-- Wayne Martin, Oliver Johnston, and Oscar Torkelson. In this place use of the civic center has been obtained. In Valparaiso field work will be done by Earl Cleek, Ray Os- borne, and Wayne Moore. Following are the other towns where efforts are being held and the students conducting them: Palmyra, Russel Hagen, Melvin Rich, Don Ritter; Havelock, Harold Wernick, James Pogue, Haakon James, Gordon Carle; Syracuse, Robert Nordling, Wilbur Chapman, Vernon Burgeson; Weeping Water, Dale Aalborg, Gerald Lien, Roy Eckerman. kJ Church Pastor Elder D. E. Venden, pastor of the College View church, is also a mem- ber of the college faculty. Since his graduation from Walla Walla Col- lege, he has worked with his brother in conducting evangelistic efforts in New York City, Philadelphia, De- troit and other large cities. Before accepting his call to Nebraska, Elder Venden was associated with his brother in Flint, Michigan. For 20 years the Venden brothers have worked together in using their talents of singing and speaking the gospel to thousands of persons, and have devoted their lives to saving souls for Christ. Let Us Give Thanks unto the Lord Blue, Head of Department of Religion Dr. I. F. Blue, an alumnus of Union College, joined the faculty of his alma mater in 1940 as professor of religion and theology. Dr. Blue has had a varied experience in the ministry and in the educational work both in America and India. For three summers while attending college he assisted in tent and evan- gelistic efforts in the Nebraska Con- ference. One year he was chaplain of the Nebraska Sanitarium at Lin- coln, Nebraska, and for three years was principal of Hastings Intermedi- ate School, which is now Shelton Academy. Dr. and Mrs. Blue were then called to India where he served in various capacities. For several years he was principal of the India Training school at Lucknow; for eight years he was president of the Northwest India Union Mission, and twelve years principal of Vincent Hill Junior College, Mussoorie. He was also educational secretary for the Southern Asia Division for ten years. After returning to America, he taught one year at La Sierra Col- lege, California, before coming to Union College. His scholastic qualifications include the completion of the ministerial course and B. A. degree from Union College, M. A. degree from the Uni- versity of Nebraska, M. Th. degree and Ph. D. degree from the Univer- sity of Southern California, Los An- geles. He also has passed three years of examinations in Urdu and two in Hindi in India. In addition to serving as head of the department of religion and the- ology at Union College, he was di- rector of the summer school sessions in 1942 and 1943 and has been Per- sonnel Director the past two years. He is a member of the Nebraska Conference committee and also of the Shelton Academy board. IFL• � 1!:a Sabbath School The Union College Sabbath School is one of which we may well be proud. Each Sabbath morning, the dormitory students, in addition to many of the village students and faculty members, are to be found in the college chapel worshiping their Creator. This organization, Which is blessed With able leaders, desires to impress upon each mind the need of God, earnest Bible study, and a firm Christian exper- ience. � Our Sabbath School can reach this goal only as it is given the earnest cooperation and enthu- siasm of all its members. .. � . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, • (17' 4P Thanksgiving! There is a theme within the word itself. What does it mean? Webster says, "It is a prayer expressing our gratitude to God." This definition is self-explanatory. What would we have without the bountiful blessings of God? Someone wrote, "Thanks- giving Day appeals to us all without distinction as worshipers of our God, just as Independence Day appeals to all of us of whatever political faith, as lovers of our country." Thanksgiving Day goes deeper than a mere national observance. It finds its very depth in giving praises to God for keeping our country from the devastation of shell fire and bursting bombs. Al- though we have men on all the fighting fronts of the world, we are not suffering and sacrificing like the war-torn countries of Europe and Asia. How thankful we are to be living in a country that still offers freedom of religion, speech, press, and a democratic form of government. Thanksgiving Day also brings about family reunion. It brings back memories to the parents whose children have left home one after the other to become a cog in the machine of this old world. They look forward with delight and great anticipation to see them surround their family table once again. To the sons and daughters it brings back recollections of their childhood days. They see the joyous laughter of the whole family, as they gather around the table laden with the bounties of the harvest prepared by the master touch of Mother. Such an occasion has inexhaustible memories! Your thoughts then fly on, past the great metropolises of men, with their teeming masses of people, their beautifully built homes, and towering skyscrapers, to the simple country life. As one sees the natural beauty and the peaceful quietness of the country, he is brought in closer contact with his Maker. He sees the artistically colored autumn leaves and the golden yellow stalks of corn standing in the field. The animals are securely provided for, and the barn is literally teeming with plenty. Have you stopped this Thanksgiving Day to ponder upon the innumerable blessings you have to be thankful for? C � C � „- GEORGE FALBISANER 11 "Titailizei Be la For birds that sing, for stars that twinkle, for the light of a warm sun —let us give thanks. For these, and the many other material blessings which we passively accept without a thought of thanksgiving, let us give thanks. Although we students of Union College cannot be home for "win- ter's first holiday" this year, we can pause where we are and give thanks for Christian homes and parents, for friends, for Union College and the privilege of securing a Christian education. And so as your heart turns toward the homefires, yearn- ing for Mother's cranberries and pumpkin pies, do not forget to give thanks for happy memories and thoughts of home. The Pilgrims, the Mayflower and the Indians all connote Thanksgiv- ing, and it is from these elements in our history that Thanksgiving Day is derived. Again let us pause and give thanks for a flag that symbolizes freedom and a country that is not annihilated by the horrors of war. And, most of all, on this 326th anniversary of Thanksgiving, let us pause and thank our Father above for His Son, Jesus, by whom the world is redeemed. Make every day a day of thanks- giving, and say, "For all these things, Father, I thank Thee." CAROL KVINGE Against the somber background of these times the spirit of Thanksgiv- ing should take on a meaning in- comparable with that of past years. How can we be thankless, we who are safe within our homes; whose every need is so well satisfied; who live in this land of plenty under the hand of a government that is inter- ested chiefly in our welfare—when in this world there are thousands homeless, millions starving and countless numbers living in fear lest that government which requires their homage should also take their lives? A comparison of our well satisfied needs with those of fellow human beings around this world will ir- resistibly lead us to lift our hearts heavenward in a most sincere "thanks" to God. The question is not how much we possess but how much we enjoy it. We might well learn the true mean- ing of Thanksgiving from the Pil- grims. Gratitude was their way of raising to a maximum their enjoy- ments and reducing to a minimum their worries. They conquered the grumbling within them by gratitude So this day thank God. Thank Him for the big things of life, thank Him .for the little things which add so much to this life of ours—remem- bering that no matter what happens as time goes on—though the Heav- ens themselves may fall, we know there is a kind, loving God who cares for us. Robert Nordling eivqgSq1111LIER,VICE FREE ENROLLMENT — CLOCK TOWER, NOVEMBER 24, 1943 � -5 KLUB KORNER 9fot Titaohtest . "—for six and a half hours of Thanksgiving vacation."—The fa- culty and students of Union College. "—that nine-weeks exams are over."—Laura James. "—for so many swell girl friends," and as an after thought added, "I'd be more thankful for a few boy friends!"—Jamie Chandler. Mrs. Travis Tubbs, who is visit- ing her daughter, Virginia, said: "I'm thankful the sun is shining—I was expecting snow!" —everything!" — Delphia Du- floth. "—to be alive!"—Mercedes Eng- land. (There's a long story back of that, for she added, "I've had so many narrow escapes!") "—for Open House, so my room gets a good cleaning."—A North Hall girl. In answer to the question, "What are you thankful for?" Georgianna Spanos replied, "For awhile." M. V. Extols Spirit of Thanks Vivifying the spirit of Thanksgiv- ing, the college Missionary Volun- teer 'society presented a program ex- pressing thanks for the Four Free- doms Sabbath, November 20. While Russel Hagen sat by a shock of corn stalks, which decorated the platform, he heard his mother's voice speaking aloud from her letter which he was reading. After Mrs. E. N. Dick had urged her son to count his blessings, Roy Eckerman advised him to thank God for free- dom from want; Xavier Butler for freedom from fear; Gordon Carle for freedom of speech; and Ira Pound for freedom of religion. Wearing M. C. C. uniforms, Mavis Betts, Carmen Schlotthauer, and Eva Marie Dickerson brought in the flag and stood at attention while Stanley Kirk and Felix Lorenz played "To the Colors." Russel Hagen then offered a fervent prayer of thanks. Virginia Pate gave a reading en- titled "Thanksgiving as Usual," which showed that to share the day with those who are less fortunate is the true spirit of Thanksgiving. The Scripture reading was given by Mrs. Dick and a responsive speaking choir composed of Mercedes England, June Nickle, Rubin Wid- mer, Salisbury Zytkoskee, Oscar Tor- kelson, James Pogue, Virginia Mey- ers, and Vivian Meyers. 2 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • e •• Caviness Confectionary i • 2 • Fairmonts Frosted Fruit • • • and Vegetables for that •: • • Spread Room Party. • 4 � • •••••••••••••••••••••••••4 • K. D. L. Miss Pearl Hall, instructor in Ro- mance languages, was the guest speaker at the Upper Division King's Daughters League Tuesday evening, November 16. To illustrate her talk on the home life of the Mexicans, she showed Mexican curios and household articles. For the past two summers Miss Hall has toured Mexico and last sum- mer lived in a Mexican home. She slept under their "chopales," scrubbed her clothes on their cement tubs, and on most occasions ate their food, except for breakfast when the food never quite met with her ap- proval. "It is much easier to understand the Mexican people after having lived in a Mexican home for a sum- mer," she declared. Esther Minner Science Club At the meeting of the Science Club on November 17, two films were shown, one on the life of Dr. George Washington Carver and the other on "Better Things for Better Living Through Chemistry" by Du- Pont. The first picture portrayed the life of Carver and showed how he saved the Southern farmers from ruin by teaching them to rotate their cotton crops with peanuts. He also found hundreds of uses for the peanut. Uses of synthetic rubber and plas- tic shown in technicolor revealed the wonders of present day chemistry. The picture showed the process of manufacturing women's hosiery and also displayed an apartment fur- nished entirely with plastics, thus giv- ing a glimpse of the future possibili- ties of the world of tomorrow. Alan Albertson Art Club The first principle for the begin- ning artist to learn is the law of "light," according to Virginia Loh- mann, who gave the Art Club its initial lesson in drawing at the No- vember 17 club meeting. The law of "light" is the art of making objects look real through the use of lights and shadows. Virginia believes that any person who can write can also draw; and if as much time were spent on drawing as on writing, more people would be good artists. Muriel Chenburg 1L-3 Williams-Little Vows The marriage of Miss Dorothy Williams to Corporal Lyle Little took place Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Van Buren, Ark., in the First Presby- terian church manse, with the pastor, Dr. W. B. Miller, officiating. Mrs. Little and her husband met two years ago when they were stu- dents at Union College, Lincoln, Nebr. Afterwards Mrs. Little at- tended a nurse's training school at Evangeline Booth Hospital, Boston, Mass., where she completed a course of study a short time ago. Corporal Little is with the 757th Military Po- lice Battalion at Camp West, Colo- rado. 48th Street Shoe Shop rr :6 ti International Relations Mr. P. K. Simpson, special trans- lator of Urdu, talked to the Interna- tional Relations Club last Wednes- day, November 17. He discussed the policies and politics of India, and India's relation to the British Com- monwealth. His stand was that India should be taken care of by the Brit- ish because the people were not yet able to take care of themselves. We learned that in reality India governs herself, that the British merely ad- vise. Mr. Simpson's interest in the problems of India was clearly evi- dent by the manner in which he ex- pressed himself. The club elected Herbert Hill as vice president. At the next meeting a reporter will be elected to cover the news of the club. William Taylor Business Club "How to Get Fired" was the title of the short play given at the recent meeting of the Business Club. Mavis Beckner acted as the model secretary in a modern office, while Bonnie Hohlier ably acted the part of a stenographer who did the wrong things, such as coming to work late, wearing improper clothes, whistling, wasting time, neglecting her work, being discourteous to her employer, and being entirely irresponsible. Gor- don Carle acted the part of the law- yer. He was as patient with the flip- pant stenographer as he could be, but in exasperation fired her because of her inexcusable office conduct. Mavis Beckner Speech Club Robert Nordling, "speaker of the house" announced a very serious division in his legislative forces (The Speech Club) at the regular meeting Nov. 17. The club was di- vided into three groups: debate, panel-discussion, and declamation. The leaders of the groups respec- tively are Oliver Johnston, Wm. Elder, and Theo Bosarge. Two debates are scheduled for the next meeting. The subjects for discussion will be: "Resolved That there should be an international police force following this war;" and Resolved: "That it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." The speakers Shirk, affirmative, Edwin Beck and will be Art Soper and Barbara Bill Rankin, negative. Bill Rankin •••••••••••••••••••••••••••4v • Give the Personal Christ- •• • mas Gift. � • • • • Your Portrait � • • � • From � • • • � •• Morse Studio � • • • � • • Opposite South Hall � • • � • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sigma Iota Kappa "Carrying a dead rat. in your pocket has nothing on the neglected and decayed tooth in your mouth, because decomposed food substance lodged in cavities becomes so potent that the breath is affected and saliva bathing such decayed substance is swallowed and is worse than spoiled meat," Dr. Frank T. Lopp, former president of the Lincoln Dental As- sociation, stated in Sigma Iota Kappa Thursday night, November 18. In the course of the evening, Dr. Lopp, assisted by a series of X-ray slides, described graphically the de- velopment of the tooth from primary dentition to complete maturity. He emphasized the importance of oral hygiene, pointing out how destruc- tive cavities in the teeth can be. Es- pecially interesting was Dr. Lopp's discussion of pyorrhea, or Rigg's disease and impacted teeth. In prefacing the program of the evening, Dale Aalborg, president, presented Erval Perriman with a copy of Steps to Christ. Erval, the first to be inducted into the service since school began, will report for duty very soon. Richard Carter Education Club "I move that the girls pay_20 cents instead of the customary 10 cents for club dues," was the motion made by Mr. E. M. Cadwallader in the mock session of Parliamentary Law and Procedure, Wednesday. Members of the Education Club, under the direc- tion of Marcus Payne, practiced what they had learned from a film shown during the first part of the club period. Everyone took part in the im- promptu discussion of the motion, and it ,was defeated by a good ma- jority in a standing vote. Frances Price Alpha Tau Sigma The evening of November 17 found Union's Colporteur Evan- gelists assembled in the chapel for their weekly meeting. The atten- dance was high with over sixty present. After the opening exercises, Mr. Engel, accompanied by Miss Kiehnhoff played four numbers, all of which were greatly enjoyed. The first two numbers were "An- dante" by Gluck and "Liebesfreud" by Kreisler. Next came the viva- cious "Mexicana" by Musin and the concluding piece was "Cavatina" by Raff. Many are finding Alpha Tau Sigma to be an interesting and pro- gressive club. —Gerald McHenry 44••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • � lc to 25c • • • �Christmas Cards � MORSE'S � • • • • • • • Opposite South Hall t•••••••••••••••••••••••• • "—that we ' don't have Open House every day!" — Hilda Fern Remley. —"that this issue of the Clock Tower is completed.—The Editors "—I'm a Christian."—Ina Flott- man. --for Mom and Dad."—Mary Pritchard. Having experienced being in other lands in recent years, Mrs. Yanamura says, "I'm thankful to be on good old U. S. soil!" "—that I could work in North Hall and that I've got so much to eat."—Martin Wiedemann. "—for Union College." — Carol Kvinge. "—that I'm not in a land where there is a famine."—June Nickle. "—just to be here."—Lawrence Rahn. Characteristic of her profession, Mrs. Lauretta W. James, prenursing instructor, said, "—for strength to work and good health." We Help You Get the Good Positions DAVIS SCHOOL SERVICE � MGR. 643 Stuart Bldg., Lincoln, Nebraska GOLD & CO. for Oiling 1.95 Pigtex loves Gloves make the perfect gift . . . See these pigtex gloves in a tan shade. Attractive hand-stitched trim. Long wearing, choose a pair for her Christmas gift! GOLD'S . . Street Floor is A >::.>;;;!..;< ;:t >1.x. xc< ;;KEK �SCK >ZCK � >:.>;;; e To Keep The Public Informed Of Its Operations Consumers Public Power District Presents The Following Condensed Statement Of Revenues and Disposition Thereof For The Twelve Months Period Ended Sept. 30, 1943 EASTERN NEBRASKA DIVISION From sales of electricity, merchandise and other services � $3,711,841.32 Paid out for Wages and Salaries for the operation and maintenance of the property $ 535,769.10 Paid out for Material and Supplies for the operation and maintenance of the property, including cost of mer- chandise sold and power purchased for resale � 1,375,259.36 Provisions for payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities, schools, counties and state � 158,249.81 Bond Interest Fund. This was the amount set aside, in cash, for the payment of interest on revenue bonds � 703,167.50 Miscellaneous other deductions including interest on customers' deposits � 3,401.44 Total Expenses � $2,775,847.21 Balance of Revenues after Ex- penses � $ 935,994.11 Bond Principal Fund—Amount set aside, in cash, for the retirement of bonds as per agreed schedule* � $ 349,500.00 Bond Reserve Fund—Amount set aside, in cash, for the payment of additional bonds as per agreed schedule* � 145,475.46 Renewal and Replacement Fund— Amount set aside, in cash, to provide for renewals, improvements and ad- ditions to the property � 420,415.46 Balance of Revenues — This can be used for future improvement and additions to the property and for retirement of bonds � 20,603.19 Total � BONO a. How This Balance Was Distributed: $ 935,994.11 Note* Total bonds retired to September 30, 1943 � $ 768,000.00 Cash on hand September 30, 1943 for the retirement of additional bonds � $ 517,028.82 Total cash allocated, from earnings, for bond retirements � $1,285,028.82 6 � CLOCK TOWER, NOVEMBER 24, 1943 By GEORGE With a blast from the Pep band, Union college's double feature bas- ketball game got under way with a snap on Saturday evening, Novem- ber 13. The contestants of the first game were those stalwart lads from Min- nesota versus a "duke's mixture" of Colorado, Kansas, and Dakota boys. Milton Johnson started the Minne- sota spirits soaring with a quick bas- ket in the first few minutes of the game. Minnesota displayed fairly good team work which rolled up a final score of 43.20 in their favor. The Colorado-Kansas and Dakota team had the will to win, but they lacked what it takes for victory. The high point man for the game was Dudley of Minnesota who dropped the ball through the basket for a total of 21 points. However, his team mate, Milton Johnson, was not far behind with a total of 18 points. There goes the gong for the second game between Nebraska and Cos- mopolitan. What is that streak? Oh, it is just Nebraska's Payne dribbling under the basket for two more points. It was a "nip and tuck" battle for the first three quarters, but Nebraska gradually pulled ahead, behind a tight defense to win 21-14. Both teams have now defeated each other once. Marcus Payne of Nebraska was again the high point man of the game. He netted a total of 12 points. As yours truly was watching the last basketball game from the side- lines, he thought he was in a morgue. Everyone was so quiet, except the players, it seemed that everyone was asleep. Where is your team spirit?- Where is your pep and enthusiasm? The more cheering that takes place on such an occasion, the harder the teams will play; and the enjoyment you will get out of it will be in- creased one hundred fold. Won't you each one individually try cheer- ing more at the next games? P4012. � 1.9d. The academy students had their own chapel exercises Wednesday, November 17. Elder and Mrs. D. E. Venden were the special speakers, Elder Venden speaking to the boys and Mrs. Venden to the girls. Mrs. I. F. Blue entertained the participants in the academy Hallow- e'en skit Thursday afternoon. They were treated to malts, pop, and doughnuts at Caviness's Confection- ery. Those who were thus honored were Don Tarr, Edna Maye Alex- inder, Hollis Reinmuth, Gene Aaby, Shirley Morris, Norma Jean Krauss, Doris Venden, Charles .Gillet, and Billy Bob Widener. If you wish to see an expert job of floor-laying, take a look at the academy principal's office. Sunday, when Mr. Holmes began working at the job himself, he found a first-class workman ready to help. Alfred, who has had four years' experience at this type of work, stayed by the job till the last strip of flooring was down. The youth participated in several special features at their Sabbath School November 20. Donald Tarr, recently from Africa, told of some of the superstitions of the African na- tives. Edna Maye Alexander gave a graphic account of a crippled boy. Marjorie Tryon and Jean Venden furnished special music on the violin and vibraharp, respectively. Saturday night, the students gave a surprise in honor of Norma Jean Krauss, who is going to California with her parents. Norma Jean has been a student of U. C. A. ever since she began her academy work, and her friends regret to see her leave. After a special program and refresh- ments, Norma Jean was presented with a musical powder box as a token of the esteem in which her fellow students hold her. PANGBURN at Everett Drug 3947 So. 48th •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Si Davenport � • • For Best Haircuts 48th and Prescott •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pluk4941 141PrecAs fit Booselit P4094Can Bobby Graham, fourteen-year- old musical prodigy, was featured by the Home and School Associa- tion in a benefit concert Saturday night, November 20. Proceeds went toward the Elementary school li- brary. Bobby, who is a student of the Lincoln high school, plays fourteen different musical instruments, the principal ones being marimba, pi- ano, saxophone, piano-accordion, and clarinet. He has appeared fre- quently on other concert stages both in Lincoln and in the East, and has been featured on various national radio hook-ups. Most appreciated by the audi- ence were several numbers on the piano-accordion, the instrument which he himself seems to prefer. Assisting on the program were Mr. W. F. Tarr, of the English De- partment, and Oscar Torkelson, both of whom entertained with hu- morous readings. News Notes President and Mrs. E. E. Cossen- tine and Dr. and Mrs. I. F. Blue at- tended the annual banquet of Shel- ton Academy on the evening of No- vember 21. Dr. I. F. Blue spoke to the Beth- any Literary Club of the First Chris- tian Church on November 9. His topic was "Indian Literature." Spe- cial attention was given to the early Vedic literature as well as the later writings of such men as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Rab- indranath Tagore. Pfc. Neil Rowland, a former Union College student and son of Elder and Mrs. J. W. Rowland, was home on furlough from Camp Car- son, Colorado Springs, Colorado from November 19-26. He was in- ducted into the army in the spring of 1942. Tech. Cpl. Lester Calkins, a former Union College Student, re- cently spent a few days visiting friends here. He is home on a month's furlough from Labrador. INDIAN SUPPER On a recent evening members of the Urdu classes, together with Elder and Mrs. N. C. Wilson, Elder and Mrs. P. K. Simpson and families and Harold Wilson, met at the home of Dr. and Mrs. I. F. Blue for an Indian supper. The meal was served Indian style with the guests sitting on the floor. However, there was one difference— forks were used instead of fingers. The menu consisted of rice, potato and egg curry, kofta curry, jelabies, puries,. and sliced tomatoes. Jelobies proved to be the • favorite article of diet, for one student re- marked the next day, "Were there any jelabies left? I could eat jelabies all day long." "So could I," said another. "I like jelabies better than candy." Bett's Variety CHRISTMAS CARDS Opposite So. Hall